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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.60, 25,072.64 and 9,336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.60, 25,072.64 and 9,336.32 is: 13,992.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.60 : 25,072.64 = 9,336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.60/25,072.64 = 9,336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.60x = 25,072.64 × 9,336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.60x = 234,086,190.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,086,190.28/16,729.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,992.34

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